[新聞] 華納音樂斥資7.65億美金買下Parlophone

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　　華納音樂（Warner Music）今日宣布，將以約 7.65 億美元買下 EMI 旗下的 Parlophone 唱片集團。　　華納除了買下 Parlophone、Chrysalis 及 Ensign 等音樂廠牌外，亦將接手 EMI 在比利時、捷克、丹麥、法國、挪威，葡萄牙、西班牙、斯洛伐克及瑞典地區的分公司經營，購併計畫預計在今年中完成。　　Parlophone 擁有 Coldplay、David Guetta、Kylie Minogue、Kate Bush、 Gorillaz、Pink Floyd, Radiohead、Pet Shop Boys、Tina Turner 等知名藝人的暢銷作品。隨著所有權轉移，目前所屬藝人未來將成為華納旗下藝人。　　這次切割併購案的起因，主要是環球音樂（Universal Music）去年以 19 億美元吃下 EMI 音樂部門（Sony/ATV 則買下版權部門）。但由於 EMI 及環球雙方在歐洲的市占率過高，為獲得歐盟的併購許可，在幾經協商角力後，環球決定將部分 EMI 旗下音樂廠牌切割出售。　　而華納與 EMI 雙方之間的「孽緣」，早在 2000 年初便已開始，當時雙方屢次傳出有意併購對方的角力戰，然而最後都無疾而終。此次買下 Parlophone，對於近年來市占率表現較弱勢的華納而言，可謂注入一劑強心針，有助於提昇華納在國際市場（特別是在歐洲）的市占版圖。 http://goo.gl/rxRhF Warner Music Group Acquires Parlophone By Billboard Staff | February 07, 2013 11:40 AM EST Warner Music Group announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Parlophone Label Group from Universal Music Group for ￡487 million (around $765 million) in an all-cash transaction. A source told Billboard.biz that the deal was completed early this morning, U.K. time. Formerly a part of EMI Music, Parlophone The Parlophone Label Group is comprised of the historic Parlophone label and Chrysalis and Ensign labels as well as EMI's recorded music operations in Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia and Sweden. Its artist roster and catalog of recordings include, among many others, Air, Coldplay, Daft Punk, Danger Mouse, David Guetta, Deep Purple, Duran Duran, Edith Piaf, Gorillaz, Iron Maiden, Itzhak Perlman, Jethro Tull, Kate Bush, Kylie Minogue, Maria Callas, Pet Shop Boys, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner and Tinie Tempah. "Following this transaction, we will continue with our global reinvestment program that is rebuilding EMI and ensuring that the company is able to reach its full potential," said Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of UMG. “And we’re satisfied that our agreement with Warner Music will provide a home for PLG artists.” Len Blavatnik, Chairman and founder of Access Industries, said, “This is a very important milestone for Warner Music, reflecting our commitment to artist development by strengthening our worldwide roster, global footprint and executive talent.” According to a statement, Warner Music Group has obtained commitments to finance this transaction through a new term loan facility provided through Credit Suisse, Barclays, UBS, Macquarie and Nomura. UMG and Vivendi were advised by Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch on financial matters, and SJ Berwin, Shearman & Sterling and Smiths Law on legal matters. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur mid-year 2013, subject to certain regulatory approvals and, as far as the French entities are concerned, after the consultation procedure with employee representatives. -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 118.168.93.44 ※ 編輯: orangepekoe 來自: 118.168.93.44 (02/08 22:42)